How much do you know? A local quiz collection about Iwate Prefecture for elementary school students

seagull

Kamome no Tamago is a signature confection from Iwate Prefecture. Yellow bean paste is wrapped in a thin castella sponge and baked, then the whole piece is coated in white chocolate. It was named because its appearance resembles a real seagull’s egg.

Inazō Nitobe

The correct answer is Inazo Nitobe, pronounced “Nitobe Inazō.” He was an educator and thinker, and his portrait appeared on the 5,000-yen banknote issued from 1984 to 2007. Morioka, his birthplace, and Victoria, the city where he passed away, are sister cities.

Osen

It’s a supermarket located in places like Kitakami City in Iwate Prefecture. It’s famous for having very low prices and large quantities, and many people come from far away to shop there. People say they go to AEON for big shopping trips or leisure, and to Osen for groceries, depending on their needs.

Close the bowl's lid.

With Wanko Soba, if the lid of your bowl is open, it signals that you want to keep eating, and the staff will keep adding more soba. When you’re full, empty your bowl and quickly close the lid.

Oushuushi

Oshu City is located in the southern inland area of Iwate Prefecture and is the second most populous city in the prefecture. It is also famous for Nambu ironware and Maesawa beef. Known for its historical tourist sites, it is a region with a well-balanced mix of agriculture, industry, and commerce.

koppepan (Japanese bread roll)

Fukuda Pan is a bakery specializing in koppe-pan (Japanese sandwich rolls). They’ll spread your choice of fillings—from a wide variety like sweet red bean paste, butter, and jam—onto their large, fluffy rolls. In addition to sweet options, they also offer a robust selection of savory fillings such as ham-and-egg and hamburger patties.

snail

Because it’s a bus that loops around the center of Morioka City, it was nicknamed “Dendenmushi,” meaning snail. It’s a familiar bus to the people of Iwate Prefecture. Dendenmushi means “snail,” and the bus is decorated with pictures of snails.